Seeing Color Bits
Written by: Kimberly Pegram

show/hide words to know

Flashcard facts and information about how we see color

Biology Bits stories are a great way for you to learn about biology a little bit at a time. We’ve broken down information into pieces that are very tiny—bite-sized biology cards. Cutting out the cards will let you organize them however you want, or use them as flashcards while you read.

This set of bits will teach you about one of the ways we get information from the world around us: by seeing color. To learn more about the science behind your vision, visit Seeing Color.

Play the slide show from the beginning or pick a slide to begin with by clicking on a slide below.

Illustration of the colors in light leaving a lightbulb and going toward the eye.Illustration explaining reflection of certain colors.Illustration of the waves in a fluid.Illustration showing the wavelengths of visible light.Illustration of the different types of light, based on wavelength.Illustration showing the eye's retina and optic nerve.Illustration of rods and conesIllustration of overlapping photoreceptors in humans.Illustration showing a colorblindness test.A close-up illustration of a house fly.Illustration of light shining through a prism.A drawing of Sir Isaac Newton.Cartoon face talking

You can also download Biology Bits in the following formats:

download a pdf for easy printing
download the bio bits slideshow as a pdf

View Citation

Beaver teeth

Here are some pieces of biology that you can sink your teeth into. One bit at a time.

more bio bits More Biology Bits


Teachers bio bits For Teachers

Be Part of
Ask A Biologist

By volunteering, or simply sending us feedback on the site. Scientists, teachers, writers, illustrators, and translators are all important to the program. If you are interested in helping with the website we have a Volunteers page to get the process started.

Donate icon  Contribute

Share this page:

 

Share to Google Classroom